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DENVER 303.321.3232 VAIL 970.926.1355 william-ohs.com Incomparable classic kitchen furniture. Featuring Two Showrooms 2540 East County Line Road S.E. Corner of County Line Road & University 5 Miles West of Park Meadows Mall (303) 741-4240 | www.coloradostyle.com ¸ ,·.. ,.,. . ·.. ¸. ·,. , .,,..,..·. .,, ·. ,..,· Discover Colorado Style ® C olorado Style ® Home Furnishings offers a wide variety of sofas and chairs with exposed wood frames to fit your unique personal style. With hundreds of fabrics and leathers to select from, your choices are endless. Generously scaled and distinctly styled, our collections strike a perfect balance between sophistication and loosen-the-tie comfort. You’ll own one-of-a-kind leather or fabric upholstery with quality that will bring your family enjoyment for many years. W hether you desire a formal look or something more casual, Colorado Style ® offers the best craftsmanship wi t h gr e a t attention to detail. We make designer quality home furnishings affordable™. 2540 East County Line Road | S.E. Corner of County Line Road & University | (303) 741-4240 | www.coloradostyle.com H O M E F U R N I S H I N G S H O M E F U R N I S H I N G S ¸/´+ ·¸ /- · a·/+·/+ We Are Colorado Style ® 2540 East County Line Road | S.E. Corner of County Line Road & University | (303) 741-4240 | www.coloradostyle.com ÖÍÍÓVL. Home & Garden Col l ecti on ExquisiteFountains, Outdoor Furniture, & Plant Containers; Garden Tools, Sculpture, Gifts and More E N D - O F - S U M M E R S A L E S E P T . 4 - S E P T . 1 8 www.kitchensofcolorado.com Aspen 970.925.8579 Boulder 303.449.4001 Steamboat Springs 970.879.9222 Denver 303.399.4564 Telluride 970.728.3359 Crested Butte 970.349.5023 Vail 970.949.5500 2C CCLC¦/LC¬C¦L¯¦/C.CC¦ BlueStar’s powerful 22,000 BTU open burner flame provides consistent, controlled heat for lower cooking times. For delicate soups and sauces, no stove matches BlueStar’s gentle simmer. Originally a manufacturer of high-powered commercial ranges, BlueStar is now available for residential use. If you love to cook, you deserve a hand-crafted BlueStar range. Pictured beside in ruby red finish are model RNB36 range, Pro style vent hood and double-stacked gas wall ovens. These products are available in classic stainless steel, plus a total of 190 different designer colors to suit your kitchen’s décor. Experience the incomparable power of a BlueStar ™ range Di stri buted by: Tri State Distributors | www.tristatedistributors.com | 800-473-0002 AVON Alpine Appliance 970-949-1199 DENVER Builders Appliance Center 303-789-9945 GLENWOOD SPRINGS Glenwood Appliance 970-928-7155 LOUISVILLE Mountain High Appliance 877-668-6844 MONTROSE Tri River Appliance 970-249-9442 DURANGO Southwest Appliance 888-837-4807 LOUISVILLE High-Tech Appliance 303-665-0951 ©2010 Closet Factory. All rights reserved. 50 Call for FREE Design Consultation www.closetfactory.com or visit our showroom: 8480 Upland Dr., Suite 200, Centennial, CO 80112 303-690-6901 Home Offices Closets custom closets • home offices • murphy beds • and more... On orders of $1500 or more. Not valid with any other offer. Must be presented at time of purchase. Expires 10/31/10. $ 250 OFF FREE INSTALLATION plus NEVER SAME t h e Learn more online. www.cedurshake.com Contact us at: 888-48-CEDUR x186 Each CE DUR tile is made using a mold from actual cedar shake, so it has all the texture, edging, thickness and color of real wood. CE DUR has color-through pigmentation, meaning it permeates all the way through the shake instead of just being applied to the surface like some roofing products. A new CE DUR roof will actually age to the correct color within a few weeks of installation and then remain colorfast over its lifetime. CE DUR is available in a wide variety of realistic natural wood colors and can be blended to create a roof unique to your home. CE DUR’s aesthetic qualities are so impressive, your neighbors may suspect that you chose real wood shake. To learn more, log on or call the number to the right. COLORADOHOMESMAG.COM 23 Bl ast f r om t he Past 3 A NN I V E R S A R Y 0 - ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ th BEFORE SLEEK APPLIANCES, INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS and beautiful materials of all kinds were the mainstay of kitchen design; before the kitchen became a showcase for homeowners’ styles as much as any other—kitchens were largely practical, frequently snooze-wor- thy, and, like last week’s leftovers, downright bland. But consider these spaces from almost 25 years ago. Though they may be lacking in zest (but not in wood...lots and lots of wood), they give us design gestures that point toward today’s kitchen. Go back to our September/October 1987 issue, where we discussed kitchen trends that decades later haven’t lost their sway: “Kitchen décor is thought out carefully to integrate with the other areas of the house, particularly the living room and dining space.” Still true, right? But read further, and you’ll also see how much kitchen remodeling has evolved and expanded. “A modest kitchen facelift ... consists of new, moderately priced cabinets, standard appliances, laminate countertops and vinyl tile flooring.” If only our 1987 coun- terparts could have gotten a glimpse of the brilliant options available today—sculpted concrete islands, clean-lined cabinetry, artistic back- splashes. Ahh, thank goodness for evolving design. HERE AT CH&L, we try not to take ourselves too seriously. And we like to think we can learn from—and poke gentle fun at—where we’ve been. That’s why all year, we’ve been unearthing treasures from the CH&L archives. Our goal: bring you rooms that show how far Colorado design has come, snippets from stories that we hope make you chuckle and cover images that will give you an idea of CH&L style from the early days. Even though we hope these pages will elicit a few laughs, they’ll also prove what we learn issue after issue—that good design is in fact an evolution. The Kitchen Has Come a Long Way PRESERVATION FUND THE GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE w w w. C OL OR A D OS H OME . o r g MONDAYS AT THE MANSION OCTOBER 11 5:30 - 7:30 P.M. Cultural evenings with some of Colorado’s best performers. SMALL FEE AND RESERVATIONS REQUIRED HOLIDAY TOURS DECEMBER 11 - DECEMBER 17 FREE TO THE PUBLIC, NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED THE HOLIDAY PARTY DECEMBER 9 7 P.M. This event shows off the Residence at its most splendid. Join us for a holiday evening of music and food. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Want to RSVP, donate or have questions? 303 837 8350 x 4 OR ColoradosHome.org UPCOMING EVENTS P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y E M I L Y F O R S B E R G A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR FOUNDING PARTNERS: FirstBank, AngloGold Ashanti North America, Inc., Peabody Energy-Twentymile Coal, Saunders Construction, Inc., MDC - Richmond Homes Foundation, Patricia & Patrick McConathy, Taryn & Bill Edwards, and Anna & John J. Sie Foundation For more than 50 years, the Governor’s Residence at Boettcher Mansion has been home to Colorado’s sitting governors and their families. Its history is impressive: Dwight D. Eisenhower announced his candidacy for president of the United States in the ornate State Dining Room. In the elegant Palm Room, Colorado leaders agreed to have a major league baseball team. And when Gov. McNichols was only a boy, he climbed a rose arbor and peeked in an upstairs window. In honor of these stories—and hundreds more like them—the Governor’s Residence Preservation Fund raises money to preserve the mansion and open its doors to Colorado residents. Join us at any of these wonderful events. To donate to the Preservation Fund visit ColoradosHome.org. Each year, the GRPF hosts the Garden Party, our annual summer fête and fundraiser, complete with delicious food, butlered champagne, refreshing cocktails and dancing. Special thanks to our sponsors: Colorado Homes and Lifestyles, La La’s Wine Bar and Pizzeria, Marlowe’s Restaurant, Strings Restaurant, DIAGEO, USA, New Belgium Brewery, Image Audiovisuals, Art Institute of America, Eco-Products, Welby Gardens, d Bar Desserts, Noble Erickson, Inc., Applejack Wine and Spirits. 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Colorado Blvd. 303-300-4400 Castle Rock 1375 Caprice Dr. 303-688-8279 www.jmwoodworks.com ColoradoHomesMag.com Does your organization have exciting news to share? New products in your showroom or a design-related event? Let us know by sending an email to [email protected]. @ The Lat est Each month, CH&L editors bring you the events, art exhibitions, hot-off-the- press books and other exciting news we think you should know. THE FORT RESTAURANT in Morrison is a Colorado landmark. It has an allure all its own, with its adobe-and-timber structure and mid-19th-century vibe. Plenty of folks—from famous foodies to not- so-famous locals—know it’s one of the best places to taste Western fare. (Roasted buffalo marrow bones, anyone?) To celebrate the restaurant’s 50th anniversary, Holly Arnold Kinney, daughter of founder Sam Arnold, has written Shinin’ Times at the Fort, a tribute cookbook that not only features some of the restaurant’s signature recipes, but also shares the Fort’s history—a small but fascinating piece of Colorado lore. Available in November from thefort.com. At the DAM: Art for Cowboys OPEN THROUGH NOVEMBER 28, Charles Deas and 1840s America at the Denver Art Museum is the world’s first retrospective of Western American painter Charles Deas, whose work helped shape America’s view of the West during the country’s most intense period of westward expansion. Not only will you get to see art that hasn’t been displayed publicly for 150 years, you’ll also learn Deas’ fascinating life story. (Tip: General admission to the DAM is free on the first Saturday of each month.) Denverartmuseum.org. BOOK RELEASE: Shinin’ Times at The Fort CLEAN GREEN WE’RE ALWAYS ON THE HUNT FOR THE BEST NEW PRODUCTS, and this time, our search has led us to a simple— but great—eco-friendly line of cleaning products: Bon Ami’s Green Cleaning Collection is biodegradable, hypo-aller- genic and sustainable. (And it actually works.) Available in Free + Clear (no added scent) and Tangerine Thyme. Go to bonami.com for retailers or to order. COLORADOHOMESMAG.COM 33 A Wi ne Lover ’ s Pi l gri mage WARM DAYS AND COOL NIGHTS ON THE WESTERN SLOPE—plus elevations that don’t exceed 5,000 feet— make an ideal setting for growing grapes. To celebrate the harvest, head to Palisade September 16-19 for the Colorado Mountain Winefest. Enjoy winery tours, chef demonstrations, wine seminars, the ever-popular grape stomp and tastings from more than 55 Colorado wineries. The winefest raises funds for the Colorado Association for Viticulture and Enology, the trade organization of grape growers and winemakers. Coloradowinefest.com. The Smartest Kitchen Ever WE’VE ALL HEARD ABOUT INTEGRATED MEDIA SYSTEMS and universal remotes that control lighting, HVAC and music, but this latest find takes tech into the kitchen. The SieMaticGrid is an interactive control unit that offers Internet access and controls all of the kitchen’s electronics, appliances, music and entertainment. Use apps like email, RSS feeds, and photo and recipe databases while you sip your morning coffee. You can even program the SieMaticGrid to interrupt a TV program or DVD to give you an update on how much longer a casserole has to bake. Available in Colorado through hausdesign, hausdesign-usa.com. The Lat est Coffee Lovers, Rejoice! IN A WORLD OF JUST-AROUND-THE-CORNER STARBUCKS, specialty coffee has become a favorite luxury for just about everyone. So why is it that coffee at meetings, parties and weddings so often fails to impress? To the rescue: coffee catering, the newest niche in the market. Denver-based Confluence Coffee Catering is our favorite of the coffee catering options. Launched this year, CCC sets up its modish espresso bar at weddings, corporate events, commu- nity gatherings and house parties. Partygoers get to sip their favorites—cappuccinos, lattes, mochas and more. Better yet, CCC’s espresso bar boasts Denver’s own Novo Coffee, recognized both locally and nationally for roasting exceptionally fine beans. From what we’ve seen (and tasted), they’re brewing up perfection with each shot of espresso. ConfluenceCoffeeCatering.com. 34 COLORADOHOMESMAG.COM www.DesignsByStonescapes.com 720-206-5407 8468 Uinta St. | Commerce City With over 15 years of experience, we will exceed your expectations. 3113 East Third Avenue | Cherry Creek North | Denver, CO 80206 | 303-322-1712 | 9:30-6 M-F | 10-5 Sat | 11-4 Sun Established in 1978 | www.brassbedofdenver.com Bed | Bath | Baby | Table Fix Up Your Crawl Space. 33rd Annual September Storewide Sale. 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This month, introducing Sasha by Sferra. 87 S T C D I N I N G Baur’s Ristorante 1512 Curtis St., Denver, CO 80202 PH: 303-534-4842 HOURS: Lunch: Daily 11am-2:30pm Dinner: Sunday-Thursday: 5pm-10pm Friday-Saturday: 5pm-11pm www.baursdenver.com The performance never stops at Baur’s In the Heart of Downtown Denver’s Theatre District, join us for lunch or dinner before or after the show. A DIVISION OF BAUR’S RISTORANTE Footers Catering 2960 S. Fox St., Englewood, CO 80110 303-762-1410 www.footerscatering.com =2lu CAk8ON 8J 8ulJ| lul D|Nv|k, CO 8u239 l.3u3.3u7.8luu |.3u3.3u7.8lu7 www.toostooocolloctloo.coo ··|·.:..··¸ Doovor's oowost ootcrol stooo ulstrlbctor, oIIorloç çroolto, trovortloo, ooy×, oorblo oou otoor µroolco stooo ootorlols COLORADOHOMESMAG.COM 39 WHERE IT BEGAN: As an after- thought. Steve Barsch, the architect who designed the remodel of this historic home in Denver, had nearly finished his plans when the homeowners decided to use a bit of leftover space in the base- ment for a wine room. “It’s this little, hidden room you enter through an old wooden door,” interior designer Beth Armijo says. “You can’t tell it’s there.” PERFECT TOUCHES: The mate- rials. The terracotta dividers that hold the bottles were imported from France, and the shelves and flooring are made of old barn-wood from the East Coast. “There’s nothing new about this room,” Armijo says. “I love how it feels and smells old, thanks to the wood—like you’re walking into an Old-World wine room.” BY HILARY MASELL OSWALD PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIMBERLY GAVIN We find the rooms that feel just right— and then tell you how to get the look. [ ] Our Favor i t e Room Wine Cellars The Hidden Cellar Pick a few simple accessories for a wine room. The copper engraving on the wall—“In Bosho’s Garden”—is by artist Geoffrey Ridge and is available at Showings Fine Art in Denver. The rug is from Shaver-Ramsey in Denver. Wine Shops to Love 40 Our Favor i t e Room DESIGN TIPS: Keep it simple. You don’t need a lot of space to build a wine room in your basement. (The walkway in this cellar is about 4.5 feet wide by 11 feet long.) “Plus, the materials aren’t very expensive,” Armijo says. Want the aged look of old wine racks? Call your favorite wine shop to ask if they can help you track down unique storage options. DESIGN DETAILS: Armijo Design Group, armijodesigngroup.com Steve Barsch Design, (303) 534-1121 BOULDER WINE MERCHANT Run by two master sommeliers, this shop is the go-to place if you need a special vintage. If they don’t have it, they’ll track it down for you. Boulderwine.com DAVINO WINE & SPIRITS, DENVER We go to Davino for its wide selection in all price ranges. Not sure what you’re looking for? No problem. The staff listens to what you like—and don’t like—and makes recommendations that are sure to please. Don’t miss the back wall, where you’ll find an excellent selection of spirits. Divinowine.com FISHER’S LIQUOR BARN, GRAND JUNCTION So it doesn’t have the charm of a smaller shop, but family-owned Fisher’s is the spot on the Western Slope for wine selection and personable service. Not surprisingly, their selection of Western Colorado wines is unmatched. Fisherliquorbarn.com MONDO VINO, DENVER This wine shop in the Highlands neighborhood has gotten plenty of kudos, and we think the accolades are well deserved. The staff is helpful and friendly, and they do an excellent job guiding wine-lovers of all knowledge levels through the buying process. As an added bonus, the selection of specialty beer is top-notch. Mondovino.net OF GRAPE & GRAIN, ASPEN Good for high-end wines, this shop is the place to go if you’re looking for wine for a special occasion. TONY’S WINE, CENTENNIAL (next to the original Tony’s Market) We always like when the person who tastes and buys the wine is available to customers, and if you walk into Tony’s Wine, you’ll have a great chance of talking to the gentleman who does both. You can swear by his recom- mendations for vintages and pairings. Tonysmarket.com STAR LIQUORS, DURANGO Selection, service, price points—everything about this place is fabulous. Don’t let the fact that it’s a few minutes out of the way deter you; your experience will be well worth the extra travel time. Starliquorsdurango.com WEST END WINE SHOP, BOULDER At this tiny wine shop, the selection is well chosen. The owner knows his stuff—and his customers—and we think you’ll find him exceptionally helpful. Westendwineshop.com Have a favorite wine shop not listed here? Email us at letters@ coloradohomesmag.com, and we’ll post a list of reader favorites at blog.coloradohomesmag.com. CCLC¦/LC¬C¦L¯¦/C.CC¦ 4¹ extending your living space into the garden... 1uo Decades of Qua/ity has Aecer been so Affordab/e! We bleno your olstlnctlve ll|estyle wltb tbe natural envlronment ÷ creatlng outooor spaces wbere people can llve ano play. 303.750.6060 vlslt our webslte. www.PbaseOneLanoscapes.com [email protected] Phase One Landscapes Some see cabinets... we see cooks, families and friends Discovering what you want Designing possibilities Delivering it to perfection COLORADO SPRINGS 518 S. Nevada Ave. www.beckony.com 719.635.4444 CENTENNIAL E. County Line Rd. @ S. Colorado www.theKBstudio.com 303.771.5910 However, the cabinets are hand-crafted with 30 years of passion by Our Favor i t e Room WHERE IT BEGAN: As part of a remodel. Boulder-based interior designer Tami Wakeman calls her husband “a food and wine guy,” and the couple wanted space in their home for wine storage. “Basically, my husband wanted to accommodate as many bottles of wine as he could pur- chase,” Wakeman laughs. “But we narrowed the design down so it can hold about 900 bottles.” Her husband would have been happy with a simple storage space, but Wakeman added her own touches: shelves where she displays decanters, old bottles and antique corkscrew openers; and wall space to showcase art by Thomas Arvid, famous for his photo-realistic paintings of wine and wine-related themes. “Our wine room has become a little bit of a gallery,” Wakeman says. Man Cave Meets Art Gallery 42 COLORADOHOMESMAG.COM Our Favor i t e Room PERFECT TOUCH: The countertops. “I love that they’re made from old wine barrels,” Wakeman says. “Some even have stains on them from the wine, which just makes them even more beautiful and interesting.” DESIGN TIP: Mix materials. A wine room is an excellent place to blend reclaimed materials (like the wine-barrel countertops) with new ones, like the basketweave marble tile from Ann Sacks. Wakeman also points out that a wine room can be a good showcase for food- and wine-inspired souvenirs. For their honeymoon, she and her husband traveled through Europe, stopping at restaurants owned by world-renowned chef Alain Ducasse. One restaurant had a small shop, where Wakeman noticed a framed collection of corks from famous French wineries. So she saved the corks from wine she and her husband enjoyed on their honeymoon and framed them similarly. “So many of our memories are sensory, so a wine cellar is an excellent space to preserve and celebrate good times in our lives,” she says. 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SHOW FEATURES SAVE $2 Donate your nonperishable food at the show and get $2 of admission THIS NEW FRENCH COUNTRY HOUSE in east Denver may have taken only seven months to build, but it was centuries in the making. Antique French wood-and-iron doors grace the front entry; 200-year-old clay pots top the chimneys of the limestone structure; and a Portuguese cupboard from 1633 serves as an entertainment center. Even the new materials and finishes give the impression of an old house, and the antique furniture that fits this house so well has long fit the family: homeowners Rick and Barbara Wells inherited some pieces and collected others during more than three decades of marriage. BY NANCY RICHMAN MILLIGAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY MINTON REDFIELD EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN 54 Denver transplants put down roots in a new home that reflects their shared passions for all things old and French (above) Barbara selected a floral-and-rooster print drapery fabric with a touch of blue to balance the warm reds and yellows in the living room. The chairs are all French pieces, and Barbara’s grandfather bought the painting that hangs over the mantel. Hand-scraped reclaimed oak floors feature a French bleeding technique between joints. (left) The Jack Arnold-designed home exudes French-Country charm, enhanced by a landscape design by Environmental Designs. 55 (left) The timeworn original finish of 150-year-old doors lends a sense of history to the new house. Rick Wells found the French doors at Scandinavian Antiques in Denver and made some modifications to the antique wrought iron. The homeowners admired the work of the craftsman who finished the ceiling beams and had him con- struct the wood mantel they designed in the family room. Barbara’s sister, artist Susan Tolliver, painted the French-spirited still-life. (right) The dining room has a wealth of stories to tell: the china cabinet is a cher- ished family treasure; the table, one of the first pieces Rick and Barbara bought in the ’70s after they married; and the rusty chandelier came from New Orleans. Barbara has a friend who does upholstery and draperies for the White House—he gave her wool damask leftovers from the Cabinet Room to reuphol- ster the seats of her antique European chairs. 56 The Wells had renovated and lived in several older homes in Kentucky and Washington, D.C., before they moved to Denver three years ago. It was then that Rick decided building a new home would be his first project after retiring from a 30-year construction career. “I worked with condos, apartments and hotels, but I had never built a house,” he says. “We wanted all the characteristics of an old house, but all the modern conveniences of new construction.” The 3,600-square-foot, two-story home was built from a plan by Jack Arnold, a Tulsa architect who specializes in luxury Old-World European styles. Ten-foot ceilings give the home a lofty feeling, and floor-to-ceiling French doors and transom windows bring in abun- dant natural light. Rick Wells served as general contractor, tweaking the design to fit the couple’s empty-nest lifestyle, culling resources from salvage yards and hiring local artisans to give the home its dis- tinctive charm. Many of the elements of the house are old, such as re-fitted antique light fixtures, reclaimed oak plank flooring and ceiling beams salvaged from a school in Denver’s Washington Park neighborhood. Other materials, like the walls, simply look aged. “I worked with the drywaller to get the appearance of old plaster walls, then had them faux finished,” says Barbara Wells, who tackled the interior design work herself. Barbara spent hours poring over websites and collecting hundreds of fabric, tile and paint samples. “For me, everything starts with the fabric,” she says, pointing to the lively linen print in the living room (Saison de Printemps fabric from Waverly’s La Belle Provence Collection), and a more subdued blue-and-beige faux-silk plaid in the dining room (Banu 085 by Claridge Textiles, Inc.). “I find the fabrics first and pull colors from them for everything else.” When it came to designing the kitchen, the couple collaborated to create an authentic Old-World ambiance peppered with modern amenities. Barbara worked closely with a custom shop, requesting cabinets that look like stand-alone pieces of old furniture of different woods, sizes and heights. “I tried several shades of blue paint and brown stain and combined them on sample boards until I found just the look I wanted,” says Barbara, who also requested a distressed look that mimics natural wear and tear. Meanwhile, Rick designed the copper range hood and found a local craftsman to fabricate it. 58 (left) The kitchen is a masterpiece of country French style, from the mismatched, furniture-like cabinets and cupboards to the worn blue finishes, copper accents and irregu- lar tile floors. Barbara and Rick designed the room together and found artisans to carry out their vision. Barbara worked closely with a custom cabinet shop to get the aged, distressed style in the kitchen. What looks like an old English pine chest is actually new construction. (above) In typical French fashion, herbs grow in the sunny kitchen window. Honed granite counters top the distressed blue cabinets. 59 60 New Spanish floor tiles, in a mix of different colors and shapes, have the look of antique floors without the high cost. “We wanted the house to look old but also be functional,” Rick says. “We didn’t try to hide the new faucet, sink and dishwasher, but we did use honed granite and wood countertops to blend with the cabinets.” Although new, the house is already filled with the family’s own sto- ries—told by a stunning walnut china cabinet Rick’s grandparents commissioned in the 1930s, a painting by Barbara’s sister, and familiar antiques that graced the couple’s many homes during their marriage, freshly reupholstered for this new chapter. After living in old houses and building new, the homeowners have found a happy place that combines the best of the two. “Old houses may have good bones and features, but they can be cold and drafty. This house has the same charm, but it is extremely energy efficient, has all the modern conveniences—and the floor plan is the best I’ve ever seen,” Rick says. “Barbara and I still walk from room to room and can’t believe we pulled this off.” DESIGN DETAILS Architect JACK ARNOLD (800) 824-3565 For more information about the products in this home, visit ColoradoHomesMag.com (left) Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves painted French blue and a newly upholstered French chair create an inviting spot to read in the home office outside the master bedroom. (above) His-and-hers master bathrooms feature unglazed Spanish floor tiles and knotty alder custom vanities with white Carrara marble tops. The arch motif is repeated throughout the house. 61 56 Ba t h O F T H E Ye a r BY SALLY STICH PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY MINTON REDFIELD Well-designed bathrooms are the perfect marriage of form and function, beauty and brawn, pretty and pragmatic. These three bathrooms are just such spaces, offering retreats from everyday life— and making the ordinary extraordinary. 63 64 HIS AND HERS Designer Wende Watson of Wende Watson Design Studio, Denver (303) 638-3659 DESIGN IDEA: The overall goal for this bathroom, an add-on to a 1980s house, was to create a spa for the owners. On the must-have list: a bathtub for two and access to a private lounging area. The key for the space was to honor him and her without making the look too masculine or feminine. To that end, this is a room full of contrasts: dark slate floors and walls, white Carrara marble counters, a white high-lacquer custom-designed vanity, and an asymmetrical armoire of deep-stained dark wood and white lacquer. All of the sleek horizontal lines are softened by the ornate white chandelier from Liesl Lighting in Denver. DELIGHTFUL DETAILS: This spa bathroom is far from stark because of details like the crystal door pulls on the armoire, the plush lamb’s-wool rug, the ladder towel rack with thick white towels and the classic George Kovacs mirror lights played against the chandelier. TIPS FROM THE PROS: The simplicity of this room is akin to a little black dress: it’s timeless, classic and never boring because of the accessories—the metaphorical string of pearls. The “pearls” in any room can be fabulous hardware, gorgeous rugs, classic light fixtures, even a single perfect piece of art. Ba t h O F T H E Ye a r 66 SEAMLESSLY ELEGANT Designer Jennifer Rogers of BKC Kitchen and Bath, Englewood bkckitchenandbath.com DESIGN IDEA: This space can be summed up in four words: simple, clean, elegant and soothing. The bath, part of a major home remodel designed by Watson & Co., flows from the home’s overall aesthetic—traditional with a con- temporary twist. In this space, the homeowner wanted holistic design rather than an amalgamation of design parts. Off-white walls play off white cabinets; rare granite counters (called Silver Moon) pick up on the gray-streaked white marble floors. Wainscoting continues from the rest of the house; glass sconces seem to melt into the walls; and nature, rather than art, catches the eye. DELIGHTFUL DETAILS: In a room as quietly composed as this, details are subtle. The custom-designed end cabinet is set on seven-inch tall curved legs, adding an airiness that is complemented by the glass cabinet doors. Situated at an angle, the tub allows for maximum floor space. If there’s one detail that speaks louder than all others, it’s the ceiling light fixture—picked out by the homeowner—which is a nod to traditional design. TIPS FROM THE PROS: Want a room that whispers? Stick with one neutral color and use it and its close relatives throughout—on trim, cabinets, floor and walls. Accessorize in the same color. (The homeowner originally bought dark gray towels but found them so distracting, she switched to white.) Use mirrors and glass to reflect the neutral palette and create interest without adding another hue. (The ones featured here are from Black Tulip Antiques in Denver; so are the chair and footstool.) Don’t have the patience or money to order a custom-built bathroom cabinet? Buy a small chest or credenza; if necessary, add legs; paint it the same color as the rest of the room; add a granite or marble top; switch the doors to glass—and you have a unique piece. PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIMBERLY GAVIN 67 R U G A N D A N T I Q U E W O O D S C R E E N F R O M S H A V E R - R A M S E Y I N D E N V E R 68 GO WEST Designer Lynne Barton Bier of Home on the Range, Steamboat Springs homeontherangeinteriors.com DESIGN IDEA: A second home for avid skiers, this newly constructed house embraces an old Western mine vernacular. The master bath continues the theme with reclaimed fir timber and trim, reclaimed (and de-splintered) pine cabinets and travertine floors paired with plaster walls the color of an old rawhide lamp shade. The long narrow space is broken up by the repe- tition of trusses, and by an antique window grate that separates the toilet from the Kohler tub. DELIGHTFUL DETAILS: The Rohl country faucets and the rusted-iron sconces and hardware pull the room together, but the unique antiques make the space. An old turquoise shutter, discovered in Taos, N.M., became the frame for a mirror at one end of the room. Why that partic- ular color? To accent the hints of turquoise and coral on the Roman shades over the tub and in the Oriental rug in front of the vanity. The antique window grate lends privacy without blocking light. PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY MINTON REDFIELD TIPS FROM THE PROS: Scour flea markets, estate sales and architectural outlets for one-of-a-kind pieces that help create this look. (Asian, East Indian, Native Indian and ranch artifacts work nicely in Western-themed homes.) Find new uses for old items. Just as a window grate became a room divider and a shutter became a mirror frame, an old door can become a won- derful coffee table, an old window frame can accent a tall wall, and old pots can make great candleholders. These unique pieces—used in unusual ways— keep a room from looking like it was carbon-copied from a catalogue. 69 64 KITCHEN OF THE YEAR DESIGN GOAL: In this mountain kitchen, the beauty is in the handcrafted details—one-of-a-kind touches that lend the room a pleasantly aged ele- gance. The kitchen’s historical heft comes courtesy of reclaimed wood and sal- vaged materials, says Rich Carr, a principal at Cottle Carr Yaw Architects in Basalt. Carr worked with designer Lisa Staprans of Portola Valley, Calif., and Vancouver-based craftsman Michael Trayler to design custom cabinets using elm, maple and walnut salvaged from old barns. The cabinets re- semble furniture pieces in various heights and styles, complete with intricate peg-work and custom-designed hardware. 71 Friends and family— even family pets— tend to congregate in the kitchen, so why not make it the most stylish space in your home? These five kitchens span the design spectrum from classic to country to contemporary. Choose your favorite style and get inspired. Reclaimed Grandeur BY ELISABETH A. SULLIVAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY MINTON REDFIELD KITCHEN OF THE YEAR “It’s meant to be very comfortable—a very functional kitchen, but also a family gathering place,” Carr says. So the design team created plenty of prep space as well as places to perch. They installed a soapstone island with a circular wooden chopping block; a bar island capped with white marble that doubles as a pastry station; and limestone floor tiles salvaged from a French chateau. DEFINING DETAIL: The entire home “takes timber-frame to a whole new level of craftsmanship,” Carr says. A careful attention to detail is evident in every element of the home’s construction—from the massive support beams, to the interior doors, right down to the kitchen cabinetry. WHY IT WORKS: This kitchen is a medley of materials, which, in the wrong hands, could have led to chaotic results. Instead, the room looks as if it were lovingly crafted over time, lending it substance and authenticity. Because of the home’s “eclectic country aesthetic,” says Carr, the combi- nation of different types of reclaimed wood works well together. “We thought the kitchen could handle the many wood tones,” he says. Staprans adds that the materials’ tonal values are all complementary: the dark walnut coordinates with the swirling knots and grains found in the lighter maple and elm; and the countertop’s celadon granite ties into the soft blue-green backsplash. “The key,” Staprans says, “is that there are some reference points in all of the materials that relate to each other.” RICHARD CARR, CCY Architects, Basalt, ccyarchitects.com LISA STAPRANS, Staprans Design, Portola Valley, Calif., stapransdesign.com 73 CHARMING DESIGN GOAL: Some kitchen renovations aren’t complete overhauls; they’re the remodeler’s equivalent of cracking open a box of cake mix rather than baking a cake from scratch—but the results can be just as sweet. That’s what homeowner Holly Kuhn and her husband discovered when they decided to refresh their kitchen two years ago. Built in 2000, the home is “like a big, old farmhouse,” says Kuhn, who owns Old Glory Antiques in Centennial, “and the kitchen is absolutely what sold me on the house.” But Kuhn, an unabashed fan of rich red tones, wanted to warm up the space and add a dash of modernity and eclecticism. She and her husband preserved most of the existing red cabinets, as well as the concrete countertops. “I loved the countertops because they were different,” she says. “And the more worn they get, the more I love them.” To spice things up, they replaced one wall of cab- inets with an old store counter, swapped the tile floor for alder wood to match the rest of the home and removed the embossed-tin back- splash in favor of classic white subway tile. They also enhanced the recessed lighting scheme with industrial-style pendant lamps over the bar. DEFINING DETAIL: “The cabinets define the room—the red color, because there’s just so much of it,” Kuhn says. They com- plement the furnishings in the adjoining living spaces and pro- vide the perfect backdrop for Kuhn’s ever-changing collection of antiques—many of which are, of course, red. WHY IT WORKS: Those antiques, coupled with the personal touches the homeowners added, give the kitchen character and make it feel less utilitarian, Kuhn says, while the subway tile, pendant lamps and concrete countertops propel the room into the 21st century. “It’s just my favorite room,” she says. 75 Sugar and Spice CHARMING CONTEMPORARY 79 DESIGN GOAL: Tucked neatly into a 1930s home, this kitchen is a balance of history and modernity, a true updated classic. “There are things that feel very fresh and modern, and current to today,” says Kristi Dinner, founder of Denver-based design firm company kd llc, but they’re mixed with design touches that give a nod to the home’s past. The goal for this kitchen redesign was to maxi- mize storage and create a more usable space in which the family could cook and entertain while also preserving the home’s historic charm. Working alongside architect Steve Barsch and cabinet-maker Martin Shea, both of Denver, Dinner installed oak cabinets—a period material—with the grain run- ning horizontally to give it a modern twist, and frosted glass (a contemporary choice) with an inch- wide clear reveal inspired by the home’s original windows. The team also designed an island with the right balance of ample prep space and square- footage-saving sleekness. DEFINING DETAIL: “Where we added the interest was in the mix of textures,” Dinner says, which the design team mixed with subtle patterns. They in- stalled oval-embossed ceramic tiles from Ann Sacks to add tactile dimension to the room. “And we stumbled upon this granite that really looked like a seabed,” she says, due to its swirls of brown and mossy green. A Contemporary Classic 80 WHY IT WORKS: The room is mod- ern and rectangular, but its hard angles are softened by the flowing, organic shapes in the granite and wood, the oval-patterned tile and egg-shaped pendant lamps. The color palette pairs golden oak with cool gray tones of stainless steel. Cabinets run all the way to the ceiling but sit a few inches above the floor so that they don’t look too heavy. “It was quite the balancing act,” Dinner says. KRISTI DINNER, company kd llc, Denver, companykd.com CONTEMPORARY THE TERM “WESTERN SLOPE” is used to describe all the land west of the Continental Divide—a third of the state of Colorado. Compared to the Front Range, it’s a thinly populated region, with huge swaths of land (and its economy) dedicated to outdoor recreation, ranching, energy mining, and, along the Colorado and Gunnison rivers, fruit farming and wineries. The myriad towns there vary as greatly in personality as they do in topography— from the ski- and college-town of Durango to the agricultural burg of Paonia. “We are a quality-of-life place to live—with moderate weather that allows you to pursue a variety of activities year-round,” says Erika Doyle, Chair of the Grand Junction Area Realtor Association. And when it comes to real estate, there’s a little something for every kind of buyer, too. “You have everything from multi-million-dollar ranches in Telluride to modest, single- family homes in Rifle,” says Joe Tripoli, Chair Elect of the Grand Junction Area Realtor Association and broker with Re/Max 4000. If you’re looking for a deal along a river or a quiet spot to retire, consider these three towns. Durango Population: 16,000 History: During the gold and silver boom of the 1800s, Durango served as a railroad hub, receiving hauled-in ore from nearby Silverton. Today, the still- functioning Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is a tourist attrac- tion, as are the Animas River and nearby Durango Mountain Resort. The Draw: A scenic, outdoorsy mountain vibe—without the glitzy, resort- town feel; historic Victorian housing stock and mining-era architecture downtown; surrounded by national forest and public land; home to Fort Lewis College. Good For: Young families who don’t want to raise their kids in a larger city, active retirees and students. Realtor’s Forecast: “Durango didn’t suffer the deep housing-market lows that other, bigger cities saw during the recent economic downturn. I predict we’ll soon see a leveling out, and I expect prices to stay there for a year, fol- lowed by slow appreciation.” —Gina Piccoli, co-owner Coldwell Banker Heritage House Realtors Grand Junction Population: 50,000 History: Located at the junction of two major rivers—the Colorado and the Gunnison—the town was settled in the 1800s as an agriculture and cattle town. Oil and gas mining has provided Grand Junction with a few economic booms (and busts) in recent history. Today, it’s the Western Slope’s most pop- ulous city, with a diverse economy and population. The Draw: The nearby Grand Mesa and Bookcliff mountains; more-temper- ate climate; robust medical community, including the newly-renovated Saint Mary’s hospital; good school system; affordable and diverse housing stock. Good For: Retirees looking for warmer weather and active lifestyles, young families, and energy-industry and medical professionals. COLORADOHOMESMAG.COM 83 Real Est at e Wat ch A snapshot of the Western Slope housing market REDLANDS MESA SI DE SLOPE BY CHERYL MEYERS DICK DURRANCE II Realtor’s Forecast: “Between 2006 and 2008, an oil and gas boom led to huge run-ups in housing prices in Grand Junction. Today, we have a wealth of inventory at very competitive prices. (The average sale price for a three-bed- room house fell from $230,000 in 2009 to $195,000 in 2010.) Yet we’re see- ing a rebound: in the first quarter of 2010, sales increased in Mesa County for the first time since 2006—by almost seven percent. In the long run, once we work through the existing inventory, we’ll have a more healthy market.” —Joe Tripoli, Chair Elect of the Grand Junction Realtor Association and broker associate with Re/Max 4000 Gunnison Population: 15,000 History: Founded as a gold-rush town in the 1800s (claim to fame: one-time home to Wyatt Earp). Today it has a cattle- and tourism-based economy. The Draw: Proximity to the West Elk and Collegiate Peaks wilderness, Gunnison National Forest and Crested Butte Mountain Resort; easy access to skiing, fishing and kayaking; home to Western State College of Colorado; small-town living. Good For: Second-home owners, active retirees, students and families with a history of vacationing in the region. Realtor’s Forecast: “Until we start seeing lending happening on a more consistent basis and with guidelines that are actually attainable, real estate sales are going to be very tough here in Gunnison. The activity we are starting to see is in the very high-end market and with foreclosure properties.” —Karen Redden, broker associate, Benson Sotheby’s International Realty Crested Butte COBBLE CREEK REDLANDS MESA Location: Grand Junction Completion Date: Ongoing Details: A master-planned golf course community on 500 acres near the Colorado National Monument. 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COLORADOHOMES.COM | CB04 MARILYN DANA 303.378.1089 | [email protected] marilyndana.com COLDWELL BANKER | Colorado Homes of Distinction CO W N REAL ESTATE Denver Metro Area Luxury Home Sales Rebounding, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports Million-dollar sales this summer reach highest level in nearly two years “With interest rates at historic lows and sellers pricing their homes very competitively, buyers have responded.” For the past year, the housing market has been gradually coming back from last year’s recessionary lows. First it was the entry-level market, which saw strong demand last summer and fall from bargain hunters. But now buyer interest is moving up the ladder to mid-market and even high-end homes. As recently reported, luxury home sales in Denver metro area this summer rose to their highest level in nearly two years as the region’s housing market continued to show signs of improvement, according to according to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Colorado’s leading provider of luxury real estate services. Figures for June closed sales – the most recent numbers available at press time – found a total of 67 homes sold for more than $1 million, the highest level for luxury sales since 89 properties changed hands in August 2008. The median sale price of million-dollar homes was $1.34 million, up 4.7 percent from May but off slightly from a year ago. Nonetheless, home sellers received an average of 90 percent of their asking price, up from 87 percent this time last year. The figures were derived from Multiple Listing Service data of all homes sold for more than $1 million in the Denver metro area. “The latest figures show that the high-end market in the Denver metro area continues to stabilize and improve,” said Chris Mygatt, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Colorado. “With interest rates at historic lows and sellers pricing their homes very competitively, buyers have responded.” Mygatt cautioned that some of the sales could be related to the federal tax credit, which required buyers to be under contract by April 30 and close by June 30. With the credit expiring, the housing market could see a drop-off in the coming months, he said. “Between the expiration of the federal tax credit and the normal slowdown in late summer as people leave for vacations, it’s possible that the market may pause to catch its breath,” he said. “But I’m encouraged by the progress we’ve made so far this year, especially considering where we were just a little over a year ago.” Some key findings from the most recent Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage luxury report: · The most expensive sale in the Denver metro area in June was a six-bedroom, five-bath 7,403-square-foot home in Denver that sold for $3.95 million; · Denver boasted the most million-dollar sales with 17, followed by Boulder with 13, Castle Rock with seven, Cherry Hills with six and Greenwood Village with five; · It took an average of 115 days to sell a million-dollar home in the region, down from 122 days the previous month but up from 103 days a year ago. The Denver Metro Area Luxury Home Report is produced by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, a specialist in high-end real estate sales. Through its internationally renowned Coldwell Banker Previews® program, the company is recognized around the world for its expertise in the luxury housing market. For more information contact Chris Mygatt at 303.409.6400 or [email protected]. 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Thomas Coldwell Banker Southeast Metro 720.366.1795 [email protected] MaryThomasRealEstate.com Kathleen Surges Coldwell Banker Southeast Metro 303.981.6170 [email protected] kathleensurges.com Kathy Luth, CRS Coldwell Banker Southeast Metro 303.949.6049 [email protected] KathyLuth.com Jessica Martinez & Madeline Slavin Coldwell Banker Southeast Metro 303.229.9621 | 720.320.5239 [email protected] [email protected] Colleen Teitelbaum Coldwell Banker Southeast Metro 303.843.1288 [email protected] ColoradoHomes.com/colleenteitelbaum Ann Meadows Coldwell Banker Southeast Metro 303.478.1201 [email protected] annmeadows.com Linda Gruber Coldwell Banker Castle Pines 303.886.3200 [email protected] castlepines.com Louie Lee Coldwell Banker Castle Pines 303.549.6925 [email protected] castlepines.com Steve Redmond Coldwell Banker Castle Pines 303.359.7559 [email protected] castlepines.com Audrey Will Coldwell Banker Castle Pines 303.503.0321 [email protected] castlepines.com Kathy Cole Coldwell Banker Timberline Real Estate 970.390.0026 [email protected] KathySellsVail.com Pamela Cass Coldwell Banker Fort Collins 970.222.6025 [email protected] pamcass.com Kris Korinek Coldwell Banker Colorado Springs 719.661.6112 [email protected] ColoradoHomes.com/kriskorinek Larry & Marilyn McFall Coldwell Banker Southeast Metro 303.409.6630 [email protected] mcfall2home.com Gloria Husney Coldwell Banker Southeast Metro 303.409.6115 [email protected] GloriaHusney.com C O L O R A D O | B r o k e r s o f D i s t i n c t i o n Cliff Young, Restaurateur, Consultant Gabriel Young, B.A. Mathematics ’09 Zach Young, Metro State Sophomore Hospitality, Tourism & Events :KHUHVXFFHVVEHJLQVZLWK\RX ´,W·VDSOHDVXUHVHHLQJERWKP\VRQVÁRXULVKDW0HWUR6WDWHµ Two different sons, two Metro State success stories. 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